tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post6043273803801500121..comments2015-08-02T18:25:47.444-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: The Bengali Labra again -- a vegetable medleyBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-89689396756708796972013-02-18T08:05:10.661-05:002013-02-18T08:05:10.661-05:00I tried this recipe today (like you, I specificall...I tried this recipe today (like you, I specifically shopped for labra). It came out well and was really enjoyed by the family. I microwaved some of the &quot;sterner&quot; veggies before adding them to the pan, as I was in a hurry - is that not very kosher?<br /><br />Last year I made charchari for my father-in-law who insisted it was labra, wonder what he&#39;d call this dish! <br /><br />Nice way to eat a variety of veggies. Will definitely make again. Thank you.Vaishnavinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-80385762376233149872013-02-08T07:29:35.825-05:002013-02-08T07:29:35.825-05:00Hi Sandeepa,
Rinsing some vegetables, especially...Hi Sandeepa, <br /><br />Rinsing some vegetables, especially ones that have to be peeled (such as potatoes, carrots, etc.) washes away many of the water soluble vitamins. Therefore, it is probably better to wash them well before peeling and cutting. I usually try to follow this. With others such as cauliflower, it should not matter. <br /><br />I love your blog BTW,<br />SuparnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-46644440200298256522013-02-08T06:20:10.062-05:002013-02-08T06:20:10.062-05:00It&#39;s the season of love and everyone is busy p...It&#39;s the season of love and everyone is busy planning special ways to make their Valentine&#39;s Day memorable. Check out personalized photo calendars &amp; t-shirts on http://www.facebook.com/Vistap... that will have your special one appreciating your thoughtfulness. And if you like our FB page, consider a Flat 25% OFF as our Valentine&#39;s gift to you.Shonit Aminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04620786001005752083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-4193880374708310472013-02-07T15:58:09.261-05:002013-02-07T15:58:09.261-05:00Wow,
I loved the pics of the fresh vegetables in ...Wow,<br /><br />I loved the pics of the fresh vegetables in your neighbourhood market, Its very addictive to see such fresh veggies as I want to buy all of them. Labra sounds delicius and I am guessing its a very forgiving dish!!<br />Shobhaanubhavatihttp://anubhavati.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12657615254962684222013-02-07T10:30:40.725-05:002013-02-07T10:30:40.725-05:00Sra
You know Bengalis like sweet. We add little s...Sra<br /><br />You know Bengalis like sweet. We add little sugar to the dish even with the pumpkin :) Good idea to add green banana too. Also add some leafy green next time.Bong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-13025611486175820382013-02-07T10:13:42.516-05:002013-02-07T10:13:42.516-05:00I followed your link to the labra and made a huge ...I followed your link to the labra and made a huge batch with green banana, pumpkin, sweet potato, capsicum and peas. It ended up tasting sweet because of the pumpkin and sweet potato but I liked it.srahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-90880263776162355812013-02-06T23:47:59.240-05:002013-02-06T23:47:59.240-05:00I keep aside a couple of all veggies to make a mix...I keep aside a couple of all veggies to make a mix veg or labra. Love cauliflower daata in any dish ... sorshe diye korecho kokhono? Besh hoye. :-)<br />Fresh kopi ar motor bajaar theke uthe geche ... winter shesh. Another thing that I much love about this place ... fresh seasonal veggies.Kichu Khonnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09513616266624467146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-29505191203726643382013-02-06T14:39:36.401-05:002013-02-06T14:39:36.401-05:00My kasundi is from Calcutta, haven&#39;t bought an...My kasundi is from Calcutta, haven&#39;t bought any here. Did you check the bangladeshi store in Oak Tree ? they might haveBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-25213287301554047942013-02-06T14:38:37.661-05:002013-02-06T14:38:37.661-05:00Yes, in the recipe there is cabbage, though it is ...Yes, in the recipe there is cabbage, though it is not there in this picture.<br />No, no uchche in labra but again there is uchche in the pic :), I sauteed them and threw them in at the end though it is not a labra thingBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-68930105807921282152013-02-06T14:36:56.803-05:002013-02-06T14:36:56.803-05:00Why not ? I rinse a lot of my veggies after cuttin...Why not ? I rinse a lot of my veggies after cutting them. With veggies like cauliflower broccoli etc., I find it hard to wash before and only wash after.<br />With tomatoes etc. you cannot wash after. But with some like eggplant, potatoes, I wash both before and afterBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-70046650147417462322013-02-06T13:55:56.104-05:002013-02-06T13:55:56.104-05:00how can you wash veges after cutting them?how can you wash veges after cutting them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-59586652073222093502013-02-06T11:24:36.906-05:002013-02-06T11:24:36.906-05:00Your Dad is so sweet - taking all these pictures, ...Your Dad is so sweet - taking all these pictures, emailing them to you and being a part of your blog. I imagine he goes out, baajarer-bag in one hand and camera in another :)Piahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12977363475018431022013-02-06T10:58:13.543-05:002013-02-06T10:58:13.543-05:00I made kaoner chalaer khichuri yesterday for dinne...I made kaoner chalaer khichuri yesterday for dinner and thinking about labra too. I will make it on the Saraswati pujo weekend for sure. Do you put uchche in the labra? Bawro bawro korey kata badhakopi goes well in the labra too.spicesandpisceshttp://spicesandpisces.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-54010968211627789782013-02-06T09:16:13.161-05:002013-02-06T09:16:13.161-05:00Sandeepa, your dad&#39;s market pictures are the b...Sandeepa, your dad&#39;s market pictures are the best. It captures the vibrancy of the vegetables and the people so well.<br /><br />In the third picture what is the vegetable between the purple carrots and tomates, turnips?<br /><br />indosungodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11556193051268397994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-33616416117758284892013-02-06T07:08:53.390-05:002013-02-06T07:08:53.390-05:00I agree with you; I also do try cooking a mixed ve...I agree with you; I also do try cooking a mixed vegetable dish as often as I can, throwing in a variety of veggies and trying to not use frozen vegetables. (I always prefer fresh vegetables that the frozen, nutritional quality is unmatched)<br />Regards,<br /><br />Photorecipe@photorecipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10681760915645130909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-31550155314664250122013-02-06T06:52:14.765-05:002013-02-06T06:52:14.765-05:00Hi,
Where do you get the Kasudi from (&amp; which ...Hi,<br />Where do you get the Kasudi from (&amp; which is your recommnded/favorite brand)? Or do you make it at home? I live in NJ. Please do share the info regarding Kasund.poonam_abbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517293454176097914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-61762582279064173322013-02-06T06:44:31.875-05:002013-02-06T06:44:31.875-05:00WOW...I have not seen these carrots ever since I l...WOW...I have not seen these carrots ever since I left North India 35 years ago. The carrots in the south are orangy, the sort available here in the USA. I still think of them as &quot;anemic&quot; when compared to the ones in north India, the ones that we used to go to the khet &amp; pull out, rinse by the tubewell &amp; eat straight away.poonam_abbihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08517293454176097914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-50567414117651253892013-02-05T23:06:35.116-05:002013-02-05T23:06:35.116-05:00Will try somwtime,,,will be perfect with dal chawa...Will try somwtime,,,will be perfect with dal chawal,..notyet100http://www.blogger.com/profile/12079779480407514805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-27739531277407596632013-02-05T22:36:30.166-05:002013-02-05T22:36:30.166-05:00Uff, labra je amar ki pochonder!! I am craving fo...Uff, labra je amar ki pochonder!! I am craving for some now.Lail | With A Spinhttp://www.withaspin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-27461905189584525162013-02-05T21:51:12.485-05:002013-02-05T21:51:12.485-05:00Now, I&#39;m craving for some!Now, I&#39;m craving for some!Aparna Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08145595106647499958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-72359382302437571272013-02-05T21:47:36.765-05:002013-02-05T21:47:36.765-05:00I just made khichuri today. I was thinking about L...I just made khichuri today. I was thinking about Labra but there was no kumdo at home. Sigh! <br /><br />Looking at the pictures from the Haat, I am reminded about all those years growing up in Bihar and going to the Haat every Sunday. A Childhood Journeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07265069362769610766noreply@blogger.com